Biblical Studies

Concentration in Biblical Studies

The Biblical Studies concentration will give you the tools to understand what the Bible says (hermeneutics) and what it means (theology) and how to use it. This program, along with the worldview you develop from our Frameworks courses (general education), will equip you to interact with your world and make personal application to your life calling.

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A concentration in Biblical Studies is just six credits shy of the major. The program includes Sophomore Seminar, which emphasizes research and writing, hermeneutics, Old Testament and New Testament theology, intensive book studies and a combination of electives to suit your interest and calling.

Each of Evangel's academic programs is made up of a set of core curriculum, program requirements and electives. The courses listed below are just a small sample of courses that might be taken as a part of this specific program.

Hermeneutics	An intensive study and application of biblical interpretation.
Old Testament Theology	The major themes in the Old Testament with special attention to hermeneutical issues in Old Testament study.
New Testament Theology	The major themes in the New Testament with special attention to hermeneutical issues in New Testament study.
Book Studies	Each course is an intensive study of one book of the Bible or books that are related.
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament	The history of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, subsequent Scrolls scholarship, the identity and beliefs of the sect, the contents of the Scrolls, how the Scrolls apply to Biblical Studies, how to interpret Scrolls texts, and how to use the information contained in the Scrolls to more accurately reconstruct intertestamental Judaism. Emphasis on comparative use of the Scrolls in New Testament interpretation.

Evangel University's world-class faculty is made up of caring, Christian professionals who are distinguished in their fields and dedicated to the development of tomorrow's Christian leaders.

Dr. Wave Nunnally: Professor of Early Judaism and Christian Origins

Dr. Wave Nunnally’s love for the Scriptures has brought him to Evangel, where he has been a staple in the Theology Department for the past decade. Among his many academic accomplishments, the former CBC professor has studied Hebrew in Israel and earned a Ph.D. from Jewish rabbinical school. He has also published an extensive amount [...]

A concentration in Biblical Studies prepares you for a wide variety of ministries and futher learning options.

No special requirements for this program.

General Undergraduate Requirements

The following are general requirements for all students beginning an undergraduate program at Evangel. For more information visit Undergraduate Admissions Requirements.

Faith	As a boldly Christian university, all of our students have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
Diploma	Graduation from high school, or having the equivalent of a high school diploma such as the General Education Development (GED) examination.
Core Subjects	A minimum of a 2.0 GPA in core college prep classes (English, math, social sciences and science with a lab)
Grade Average	A "C" average. However, in some cases, a student with a weak academic record may be considered. To remain at Evangel, however, the student must meet scholastic requirements.
Standardized Tests	>Entering freshmen should take the ACT or SAT test. The codes for Evangel are as follows: SAT: 6198. ACT: 2296.

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